Oh, I understand that.

But historically, marriage was a purely religious designation, not a legal one…it clearly has become one of the past few centuries.  I understand the reality.  I also understand the reality that for centuries, marriage meant a union between a man and a woman.

Additionally, the second part of that definition from Webster’s dicitonary was only changed during the last 5 years.

Ideally, however, I would rather that marriage not be a legal construct.  That is all I am saying.

California clearly shows the problem with making it a law…laws can be changed.  And they can be changed by those unreasonable people you are referring to.  So now, as you stated, gay marriages are no longer recognized by law…again supporting my position.

I think my position is actually more inclusive and fair.  Let people declare they are married based on each of their own belief system.  But let the government only legalize civil unions, so their legal status is equal and fair.